Builders Association recognizes several outstanding members

January 5, 2014

The Eastern Panhandle Home Builders Association (EPHBA), a local trade association representing the construction industry and related businesses, recently recognized several members for their contributions to the organization and construction projects at its annual meeting on November 14 at the Historic McFarland House in Martinsburg.

Dan Dulyea of Dulyea Construction was honored as the 2013 Builder Member of the Year. Dan is active in many areas of the association as well as the community. He currently is Vice President of the EPHBA Board of Directors and serves as Program Committee Chair as well as on the Budget, Home Show and Membership Committees. Dan is also an active recruiter, bringing in many new members to the organization. He developed the association's annual sporting clay shoot into a successful annual event. Dan is a member of the American Pilots Association, NRA and 4 Seasons Wine Association.

Chuck Young, CoxHollida&Professionals is the 2013 Associate Member of the Year. Chuck is a CPA and has served as treasurer on the association board of directors for three years. He also chairs the Financial Review Committee and is active on the Budget Committee. Chuck also volunteers during the Home Show each year. Chuck is currently a board member of the West Virginia Society of CPA's and secretary/treasurer of the Eastern Panhandle Chapter of the West Virginia Society of CPA's. Chuck is also active with the United Way of the Eastern Panhandle.

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Dan Dulyea of Dulyea Construction, left, was honored as the 2013 Builder Member of the Year.

Chuck Young of CoxHollida&Professionals, right, is the 2013 Associate Member of the Year.

Greg Janes, 2013 EPHBA President selected the following individuals for Presidential Awards for their outstanding contributions to the association during the year:

Todd Alter, GTA Associates/ Rentals

Diane Broadwater, My Bank! First United Bank & Trust

Page Burdette, Potomac Housing Realtors, Inc

Laura Chandler, Sierra Pacific Mortgage

Mary Crawford, BB&T

Dan Dulyea, Dulyea Construction

Katy Fidler, Dan Ryan Builders Realty

Jason Gerhart, Gordon

Tracy Lord, My Bank! First United Bank & Trust

Lyn Marsh Hansen, Panhandle Builders & Excavating

Dawn Newland, Dawn Newland Agency

John Wilgeroth, Berkeley Home Technologies

Finally, Best in West Virginia Building Awards were presented by sponsor CNB Bank Inc. to the following local builders for their award-winning construction projects:

Best Single Family Home Class I, State Award - A&A Homes, Inc.

Best Single Family Home Class V, Local Award - Panhandle Homes of Berkeley County

Best Multifamily Project, Local Award - Panhandle Homes of Berkeley County

According to EPHBA Executive Officer, David Hartley, "we are fortunate to have a group of very talented, dedicated members that were honored for their outstanding contributions to the EPHBA and construction industry this year."

The Eastern Panhandle Home Builders Association is a member-based trade association with 180 members representing over 5,000 employees including builders, suppliers, and related service businesses in the area. The association works to improve the quality of life in Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties through the promotion of economic growth, responsible land development, quality construction practices, and reasonable regulations.